I would say that if it was running and you want that truck, $1000 is a pretty
good deal. Obviously you could spend a lot more than that trying to get a
proper wrecker bed back on it.
I'd tell the guy that you would be willing to pay him $1000 if both of you can
get it running decently on his lot. That way you can make sure the engine isn't
trashed and have a much better idea of whether or not the project is viable.
All you need operation is the spark, and the starter. You can put gas down the
carb to get it going and check to make sure there is no major mechanical noises
coming out of the engine.
FWIW,
Dave
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J & A Anderson wrote:
> I recently found a 1942 Diamond T 969 hard cab at a local steel
> fabrication yard. The owner only want's $ 1,000 for it! The cab is in
> excellent shape with no dents or cancer just minor surface rust. Interior is
> still O.D. with canvas seats and 48,000 miles on the odometer. It has not
> run in twenty years although the engine oil is full and there is coolant in
> the block. With a little work it should run. Drivetrain and PTO's appear
> fine, air brake system appears intact also. Front winch and winch behind cab
> is present.
> These are the good points. Here are the bad points. The entire wrecker
> system to include bed are missing and a lift boom system has been added.
> Chassis has not been altered except for some brackets for the boom have been
> welded onto it. Also I have been told that the truck was parked because a
> PTO started acting up? No obvious external damage upon inspection.
> More good news is that a local tow truck operation that is still in
> business
> originally purchased the truck from the military after the war. It may be
> possible to track down more info on the truck and the possible existence of
> the wrecker body? Current owner is the third civilian owner.
> Question time! Is the truck worthy as a restoration project or parts?
> Are parts even available for this truck? Are there any weak points to this
> model truck? If the wrecker body cannot be obtained I would like to add a
> steel cargo box possibly a M-series drop side (sorry purists) so that the
> truck will be of some use. Is this feasible?
> Last question I promise! The $ 1,000 asking price seems fair but is it
> resonable for a 969 with no wrecker system and a possible inop PTO?
> Any help in this matter would be great. Thanks, James
>
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